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Charles Box
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| 37th Mayor of Rockford, Illinois | |
| In office 1989–2001 |
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| Preceded by | John McNamara |
| Succeeded by | Doug Scott |
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| Born | February 24, 1951 Rockford, Illinois, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Residences | Rockford, Illinois, U.S. |
Charles Box was born on February 24, 1951. He is an American politician. He made history as the first African-American mayor of Rockford, Illinois. At the time, Rockford was the second-largest city in Illinois.
Becoming Mayor of Rockford
Charles Box was elected mayor of Rockford in 1989. He won with a large number of votes. This made him the first African-American mayor in Rockford's history. He officially started his job on April 24, 1989. As a Democrat, he brought new leadership to the city.
Serving as Mayor
Box served three terms as mayor of Rockford. This means he was elected three times. He decided not to run for re-election in 2001. During his time as mayor, he worked to lead the city.
Later Career
After his time as mayor, Charles Box continued to work in public service. In 2006, he was appointed to a new role. He became the head of the Illinois Commerce Commission. This commission helps to regulate important services in Illinois.
